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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.65, 22.96 and 9.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.65, 22.96 and 9.74 is: 13.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.65 : 22.96 = 9.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.65/22.96 = 9.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.65x = 22.96 × 9.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.65x = 223.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223.70/16.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.44

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